Dhumpur - Habibpur, Malda

Dhumpur is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.1 km from Habibpur and around 25.7 km from English Bazar. Dhumpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhumpur is 313158. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.31 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Dhumpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhumpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dhumpur village had a total population of 609 people, including 320 males and 289 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.37%, with male literacy at 66.42% and female literacy at 41.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 339, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 175.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dhumpur

Dhumpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhumpur

Dhumpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malda Town, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Dhumpur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Dhumpur is about 25.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhumpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhumpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dhumpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhumpur village are given below:

FAQs about Dhumpur